COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Grüner Veltliner
PRODUCER
Weingut Weszeli
REGION
Niederösterreich
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Weszeli Caractère Grüner Veltliner 2022 is a white wine from the Kamptal DAC region of Austria, made from 100% Grüner Veltliner. The wine's character is shaped by grapes sourced from three distinct vineyard sites in northern Kamptal: Steinhaus, Steinberg, and Steinmassl, each with unique subsoils including gneiss, mica slate, and shell limestone. The Steinhaus vineyard features vines planted in 1959. Weingut Weszeli, with a history dating back to 1679, is committed to biodynamic viticulture, holding Demeter certification since the 2021 vintage. Winemaker Davis Weszeli focuses on the vineyard as the core of his work, aiming to produce pure and honest wines that reflect the terroir and vintage.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€21
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
9-13°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Grapes come from three distinct Kamptal locations: Steinhaus, Steinberg, and Steinmassl.
Fact 02
Vines in Steinhaus were planted as early as 1959.
Fact 03
Weingut Weszeli has been Demeter certified for biodynamic farming since 2021.
Fact 04
The wine is bottled unfined, preserving its natural character.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Caractère Grüner Veltliner undergoes a vinification process that includes both partial skin contact for some of the grapes and slow pressing, including stems, for the remainder. Fermentation is carried out spontaneously using wild yeasts. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for eight months on its fine lees in stainless steel tanks. The wine is bottled without fining. Grapes are hand-harvested.
